Archive for October, 2008

Download instead of buying a CD? We’ve added it!

Monday, October 13th, 2008

One of the things that people have asked us a few times is whether we could start giving a choice to download music instead of just selling the CD.  That way you can make a decision if you want a hard copy (on CD) which you then rip, or if you want it immediately then you can just download it.

Well, we’ve added support for iTunes - you’ll notice on the right hand bar a new area that appears for music that we find on iTunes.

Take a look and let us know what you think - as ever we appreciate the feedback so we can implement the features that *you* want.

Oh, you want an example?  Try the new CD by the Kings of Leon - Only by the Night and check out the iTunes prices.

Improvements to find Holidays your way!

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

We’ve just released a brand new version of the holidays code base - holidays.ewelike.com - so you can more easily find the kind of holidays that you want.

we’ve…

  1. improved the sliders so you can more easily find places with the kind of temperature you want.
  2. made the table of information clearer so you can more easily see the places that may interest you
  3. added links so you can easily find wikipedia information, hotel and / or flights that are relevant to you
  4. made the icons clearer and cleaner so it’s easier to see at-a-glance if places are right for you
  5. turned the list of places into an “autosuggestable” lookup - you start typing and we’ll try and find the countries or regions that you want.
  6. made the “filtering” easier - so now when you see a country in the results table you’ll see a link underneath so you can expand or zoom in your search (see our examples later on or try finding places with sun for this month in Africa)
  7. added an icon so you can easily find currency (and pick it up from the airport to avoid those last minute rushes to find dinar’s or rand or other currencies)

So, for example we’ve now simplified things so you look at a regional or country level.

This link shows Egyptian locations and their temperature this month

Looking for somewhere in Northern Europe with reasonable weather?

Want a fair bet on good weather, excellent service and cheap flights from Europe? - you’ll be wanting the caribbean (although watch out for the rain in October and November!)

We can’t wait to hear your feedback, so please be as vocal as usual!  and, if you find a good deal or the tool’s useful then please let us (and your friends of course) know.